Charlotte Amelia Bennett (27), and her future baby, Oliver James Bennett (exp), are living their best dreams in Sydney, Australia. The mother is very social and kindhearted around the community. She is pregnant with her first child from her longtime fiancé, an Australian rules footballer. She makes a lot of money cheerleading and is currently taking up maternity yoga. She lives with her fiancé and three cats and likes to watch news and sci-fi movies. The youngest child of her family but feeling very mature and responsible.
Jamil Kelty Marcos (27) is the best friend and teammate of Charlotte’s husband, with the couple having recently eloped! Jamil is also a younger child, but just of two. He loves Australian rules football and used to feel like that was his life, though he’s settled it down more. He likes Charlotte’s husband only as a friend, which he worries people on the team would say otherwise, given Jamil is gay. Jamil doesn’t think he’d date a teammate anyway and used to fling with someone on an opposing team, though that fling is well over. Jamil is watching a tabby cat, Elmo, at his house but Elmo is technically not his cat. Elmo is a cat from a friend who is currently away for an extended time due to a work project, so Jamil is temporarily taking in Elmo until his friend comes back. Jamil gets shy about how to get animals to behave in new environments with him, since Elmo is aware that Jamil isn’t his owner. But Jamil has gotten Elmo happy with him, even if Elmo used to scratch…a little.
Jamil is excited for Charlotte since he knew she and her husband were eloping. He didn’t know all the details but he loves their rings and found them the type to dream of that type of wedding. Jamil’s older relatives all had big weddings but he would prefer a smaller one. Elopement is unusual for his family, but not counted out even if no one has done it. Jamil is also great at computers but pretends he isn’t because he’s had relatives hassle him over computer problems! He’s even his grandmother complain about something when the fix was simply turning the monitor on! He’s also in the know of one of Charlotte’s siblings being great at computers and actually enjoying helping people, and he wishes he had this patience. Jamil is honestly happy lately though because he’s relieved a lot of the stress he used to have about keeping up with his team. Now he feels he can bounce back better and also have a great time with his good friend. Usually when he makes a minor error, he just shakes it off and vibes, because he’s not going to ruin his day on something small.
[name_m]Alex[/name_m] [name_m]Logan[/name_m] Harrison-Bennett (27) is Jamil’s best friend on the Australian rules football team and Charlotte’s husband. He’s so happy to be eloped and have [name_m]Oliver[/name_m] [name_m]James[/name_m] as his lovely son. He is Jamil’s ally and likes that [name_m]Jamil[/name_m] is kind to [name_m]Elmo[/name_m]. He is always strong and great at computers much like Charlotte’s sibling. He thinks [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is pregnant again but she isn’t.
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[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Katy[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] (Bennett) Dent (33) is Alex’s sister-in-law. She’s the eldest [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] sibling. [name_f]Katy[/name_f] was happy to hear about Oliver’s birth and that [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] and [name_m]Alex[/name_m] eloped. She and her husband were in [name_f]Italy[/name_f] at the time but came back to see the new addition to the family. They’re still in [name_f]Sydney[/name_f] for now but already have another trip planned for [name_f]Alaska[/name_f]. [name_f]Katy[/name_f] had always dreamed of traveling since she was little. With four children, it was hard for her parents to do more than beach trips or camping and although she loved every minute of it, she’d always wanted to do more.
Katy’s husband grew up across the street from the Bennett’s so they’d known each other all their lives. They got married eight years ago and have been traveling ever since. She teaches [name_f]English[/name_f] online and he has a remote job which gives them the freedom they need to travel. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though [name_f]Katy[/name_f] loves kids she and her husband don’t plan to have any of their own. They would much rather be aunt and uncle to their siblings’ and friends’ children because then they can give them back. Like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], [name_f]Katy[/name_f] is a big fan of sci-fi movies. They’re the only two in their family who are really into it so whenever [name_f]Katy[/name_f] is in town they’ll get together and watch their favorites.
Jolienne " [name_f]Joya[/name_f] " [name_f]Tuesday[/name_f] Bennault (6) is Katys’ eldest niece and the firstborn grandchild of the family, who’s very excited about welcoming [name_m]Oliver[/name_m]. She was born to [name_f]Katy[/name_f] and Charlottes’ brother [name_f][/name_f]- the second of the siblings [name_f][/name_f]- and his partner, who decided before [name_f]Joya[/name_f] was born that her surname would combine both of theirs’. This has, funnily enough, led to [name_f]Joya[/name_f] being fascinated by combining things, notably when she once asked for a mango and marmite birthday cake [her mother thankfully talked her out of this].
[name_f][/name_f]Named in part for the day she was born on, [name_f]Joya[/name_f] is an only child, something her parents aren’t set on being a constant, but for now it’s proven best for their family. With changes in jobs and moving house, Joyas’ mum and dad wanted her to take priority given the adjustments. She’s quite a flexible girl, but some things she’s very stubborn about: like how her bedroom looks, what outfit she wears to dance classes [her favourite activity] and writing her cousins birthday cards just from herself.
[name_f][/name_f]A lot of it is sentimental, but as the oldest, [name_f]Joya[/name_f] does have a leader esq. side to her. Taking charge doesn’t scare her one bit, something she tells her Aunt [name_f]Katy[/name_f] as often as possible, as she greatly admires her. Travelling far and wide also fascinates [name_f]Joya[/name_f], who’s very excited as this year she’s going abroad for the first time, to Belgium with her parents.
[name_f]Carissa[/name_f] [name_f]Joelle[/name_f] Renault-Bennett (29) is Joya’s mother and a wife to the middle [name_m]Bennett[/name_m]. She loves mixtapes and enjoys her daughter’s charisma. She has lived too much life hoping but settling, until she moved to [name_f]Sydney[/name_f]. [name_f]Katy[/name_f] is someone she supports, a nice vacation vibe from her sister-in-law. Belgium has been a place she’s dreamed to visit and she is glad her daughter will see it too. She works as a beautician.
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] Renault-Bennett [name_f][/name_f] ( 29 ) is the middle [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] and [name_f]Carissa[/name_f] 's husband. [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] is very invested in being a father as well [name_f][/name_f] as travelling. [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] was always an adventurer and the rebel between the siblings [name_f][/name_f]- climbing trees, getting bruises while speeding on a bike or even… [name_f][/name_f] bullying quiet kids at school the latter not being something he’s proud of. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Carissa[/name_f] helped him actually get better grades, stop being said bully and get rid of the looming threat of getting kicked out of school after he brought a venomous spider there.[name_f][/name_f]
[name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] has been diagnosed with ADHD when he was around 14 and is now very aware of his condition [name_f][/name_f], incorporating his routines to work with ADHD [name_f][/name_f], [name_f][/name_f] not against it.[name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f] He’s a yoga instructor and wellness coach who’s popular on instagram, although he keeps his family life firmly away from public spotlight. He got the Belgian vacation offer from his friend who is a tour guide in Francophone countries.
[name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (30) is the final [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] sibling, and father of two boys of his own, who are now also going to be ‘in the middle’, he jokes, once Charlottes’ baby arrives. While he knew he wanted children, in contrast to his older sister [name_f]Katy[/name_f], [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and his partner have decided two is enough for them, as they want their sons to have as much freedom as possible; something a larger family would struggle to accommodate. As they’re only a year apart [name_f][/name_f]- one’s three, one’s two [name_f][/name_f]- it’s also easier to ensure they both feel included, as their interests are very similar right now. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] does doubt it will remain that way forever though.
[name_f][/name_f]In contrast to [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m], [name_m]Jack[/name_m] seemed like the slacker for a lot of his youth. He was very laidback and calm about most things, including grades, while being more introverted in his social life. While he maintained close friendships, many to this day, it wasn’t something many people in the family knew about; sans [name_f]Katy[/name_f], who he’s always had a close bond with.
[name_f][/name_f]It was because [name_m]Jack[/name_m] didn’t really have a clear passion, until he was introduced to glass working by one of his mom’s friends. This was pretty much a lightning rod moment for his teen self; who otherwise was gaming, going on long walks, or just trying to figure a plan out in his room. He now works in restoration, often relating to church windows, and also creates custom pieces [homeware, statues etc.] for extra income…as well as handy gifts for his loved one’s.
[name_f]Pollyanna[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] ’ (Sutton) [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (30) is Jack’s partner and mum to their sons, who she absolutely adores. She and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] met when they were both retail staff at a local department store in their early 20s, supplementing income while trying to get into the fields of work they actually had a passion for. As a fellow very laidback person, [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] got the idea it meant disinterest, and this led to them becoming close, which is how their feelings blossomed. When they moved in together, [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] was accompanied by her beloved [name_m]Irish[/name_m] Setter Truro, who’s still going strong and part of the family. She’s always been a little shyer than [name_m]Jack[/name_m] though, and just has one brother who’s 6 years younger than her, so meeting his many siblings did intimidate her when the day first came around.
[name_f][/name_f]Avocal coach and music tutor, [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] also performs as a folk artist, although this has become less frequent since she became a mum. It’s a decision [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] hasn’t regretted in the slightest, as she’s known she’s wanted children pretty consistently throughout her life. If either or her sons become fond of music, she’d be delighted, but [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] wants them to find their own paths. Her dad went through a lot of pressure to become a doctor, as her granddad was, and she saw the friction it created growing up. Right now if her kids want to perform magic spells in the garden, Pollie’s happy to help them gather potion ingredients.
[name_m]Alaric[/name_m] " [name_m]Alex[/name_m] " [name_m]Rex[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (3) is [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] and Jack’s older son, who has a very strong imagination, something that’s been growing now he’s started getting into reading more. [name_m]Alex[/name_m] is very proud of this and loves telling [name_f]Joya[/name_f], as her interest partly inspired him. It doesn’t bother him at all that she’s in charge whenever he and his brother hang out with her, as his mum and dad joke he’s inherited some of their laidback energy in how he views the world.
[name_f][/name_f]The other major passion [name_m]Alex[/name_m] has is seeing his uncle, who’s involved in the aviation industry. [name_m]Alex[/name_m] thinks the sky is the coolest thing in so many ways. Flying, the weather, aeroplanes, birds [name_f][/name_f]- every part of it just fascinates him! He loves playing with Truro, but was a bit disappointed when his mum told him they couldn’t get a pet bird too. To compromise, Alex’s room has recently been redecorated to reflect his fascination with everything aerial, and that has cheered him up a lot.
[name_f]Lark[/name_f] [name_m]Ryder[/name_m] [name_f]Sutton[/name_f] (24) is Alex’s uncle and Pollie’s younger brother. He is a pilot but not a commercial one. He also works part-time as a TA in flight school. He is bisexual. He loves having nephews and knew he’d be an unc. Having nephews is a blast for him. He has amazing sense in direction. Enjoys having just one sibling because multiple would be too much for his life. He hates too much communication. It hurts his focus. He admires nature.
[name_m]Percival[/name_m] " [name_m]Vere[/name_m] " [name_m]Whit[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (2) is Lark’s younger nephew, seen here following in the footsteps of his big brother. [name_m]Reading[/name_m] isn’t something [name_m]Vere[/name_m] loves as much as [name_m]Alex[/name_m], but the fact his partner-in-crime likes it so much does make it easier when his mum and dad are trying to get him to show more interest. His uncle jokes he’s also the ‘perfect companion’ for him, as [name_m]Vere[/name_m] doesn’t do long communication: he just acts on what he feels in the moment.
[name_f][/name_f]Right now he wants to be a superhero, something he’ll tell anyone who’ll listen, and he also loves playing games involving animals, so snakes and ladders is a constant in their house. When this happened, [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] was a bit worried another request for a new pet would happen, but [name_m]Vere[/name_m] doesn’t agree, as he absolutely adores Truro and hates the idea of the dog having to share attention.
mw: implicit sexism
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ealasaid[/name_f] " [name_f]Betsy[/name_f] " [name_f]Janine[/name_f] Caffett (25) is someone Vere’s started getting to know better, as she’s his uncle’s girlfriend. Things are serious between [name_f]Lark[/name_f] and [name_f]Betsy[/name_f] in that they’re committed to one another [name_f][/name_f]- having started casually seeing each other and dating other people [name_f][/name_f]- but they’re not moving things along too quickly, as it doesn’t appeal to either of them. The fact they both travel for work a lot is another factor at play in holding off making any major leaps.
[name_f][/name_f]A coordinator for a fashion magazine, Betsy’s the person who does the arranging, connecting and setting up for the articles and editorials here colleagues create. She’s always loved styling herself, but prefers to be removed as she jokes her heart wouldn’t take criticism from other people. The fact she loves exploring new places is also why she went down her current path, as it allows for new experiences. And Betsy’s the sort who’ll always be down for a new trial, be it water skiing or free climbing [the latter stuck as a hobby].
[name_f][/name_f]Historically, people haven’t always responded well to Betsy’s more blunt way of communicating. She’s always been assertive [name_f][/name_f]- more than her older siblings, something they joke about a lot [name_f][/name_f]- and for a while she wondered if she needed to change herself: people always were fine with her dad being this way inclined, but not [name_f]Betsy[/name_f]. Her mum’s the person who encouraged her to note change herself though. And, in the world she works in, getting to the point is a necessity for easier process.
[name_f][/name_f]Through her older sister, Betsy’s also an auntie, something she and [name_f]Lark[/name_f] bonded over when a mutual friend introduced them. Her niece and nephew are a little older than [name_m]Vere[/name_m] and [name_m]Alex[/name_m], but a playdate is something [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Pollie[/name_f] would be happy for the boys to have. Granted can anything rival their excitement when they met Betsy’s two roommates: her rescue cats [name_f]Fee[/name_f] and Foe?
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f] Eichler [ 27 ] is [name_f]Betsy[/name_f] 's co-worker and an editor in the fashion magazine [name_f][/name_f]- she tried to be a model in her youth but it proved unsucessful because tattoos and piercings were not as accepted in the industry as they are now. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] is happy writing a column about alternative fashion and is glad that people are able to run wher she walked [name_f][/name_f], even though her old modeling gig applications make her cringe and sometimes she thinks that it was not only due to [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] having an alternative lifestyle but also being less than professional in her modeling career pursuits [name_f][/name_f], something she tries to warn against and has learned a lot about in her new career path as a journalist.[name_f][/name_f]
[name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] is glad about working with [name_f]Betsy[/name_f] because her previous working environment was toxic [name_f][/name_f], with unreasonable accesibility demands and actual clock-in times as far as 30 minutes earlier than stated in the contract. [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] 's boyfriend at the time [name_f][/name_f], who was a lawyer [name_f][/name_f], helped her realize that this was illegal behaviour and she convinced her departament to complain to HR about the manager [name_f][/name_f], when it didn’t work, [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] 's boyfriend helped her team file a class action lawsuit and they got a big payout. They since split amicably because [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] 's ex was hellbent on moving states to be a partner in a more prestigious law firm while [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] already got the job offer and didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity and move to a new place, especially because she didn’t want to leave her aging mother [name_f][/name_f], who has been financially scammed before.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] lives with her new partner 30 miles from her mother’s town and they go there every other weekend [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] 's new partner is a cybersecurity expert and teaches [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] 's mother about safety on the internet while also not expecting her to put his career over hers, also challenges her " unbothered " attitude by showing her the importance of kidness and helping your neighbour. They come from two completely different worlds, but [name_f]Betsy[/name_f] will be the first one to tell you [name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f], when she starts talking about her partner, is hard to shut her up… or get her to stop complaining about his lack of proposing so far!
[name_m]Apollo[/name_m] ’ [name_m]Law[/name_m] ’ [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Firth[/name_f] (28) is Jeanette’s partner and resident cybersecurity system designer, who has a lot of patience for other people. [name_m]Law[/name_m] was raised in a family where extended branches are close geographically, so he’s spent a lot of time in the company of large gatherings, which is how he’s always at ease teaching others. Growing up, he was often showing something to one of his cousins or younger sister, so it doesn’t bother him. He’s the second oldest of the pack, which furthered his position of calm authority: his older cousin is much more direct and better at breaking up scraps, he likes to joke.
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Even[/name_m] though he and [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] have different approaches to other people, he doesn’t hold anything against her. When they were just getting to know each other, [name_m]Law[/name_m] understood her manner was crafted by previous treatment, which he thinks was completely unreasonable and unfair. Their mutual appreciation for their family is another thing that’s kept them going strong, as [name_m]Law[/name_m] couldn’t imagine asking [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] to just remove herself from supporting her mother, and likewise she knows he won’t want to be far from his network of relatives.
[name_f][/name_f]Another cousin he’s close, [name_m]Jamil[/name_m] [name_m]Marcos[/name_m], has an attitude towards computer problems that makes [name_m]Law[/name_m] laugh a lot, given their mutual knowledge where tech’s concerned. Thanks to [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] and Betsy’s wide circle, [name_m]Law[/name_m] does sometimes bug [name_m]Jamil[/name_m] by offering to set him up on a date, but he doesn’t think his cousin should rush into anything. That’s also why no proposal has come yet. [name_m]Law[/name_m] can’t imagine being with anyone other than [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] and thinks the world of her, however he doesn’t want either of them to regret something that will take a lot of time, money and emotional energy. And he doesn’t even want to consider the chaos that will be his family members asking to help design a wedding reception playlist. [name_m]Law[/name_m] thinks [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] would call off the wedding if they tried arranging that right now.
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[name_f]Rhea[/name_f] [name_f]Elena[/name_f] [name_f]Firth[/name_f] (25) is Law’s younger sister, who recently graduated with a degree in [name_f]Media[/name_f] Production. [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] has a free-spirited nature and approaches life with a whimsical flair. [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] and [name_m]Law[/name_m] have a playful sibling dynamic with [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] often teasing him about his serious side and meticulous attention to detail in his work. Although [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] prides herself on her independence, she still secretly looks up to her brother and he surely knows. She is capable of reading people and often helps [name_m]Law[/name_m] navigate his relationship with [name_f]Jeanette[/name_f] as they support each other through their respective journeys. [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] shares the apartment with her rescue cat [name_m]Mochi[/name_m]. She is a part of a close-knit group of friends from college. [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] casually dates a guy from this group as well.
Maryam " Mim " Hafsa Abboud i (24 ) s one of Rhea 's roomates , also majoring in Media Production. She loves J-fashion and is glad that as an Egyptian-American she was never made to wear hijab, even though she respects hijabi and religious women, that’s just not who she is. She is always rooting for Rhea and her boyfriend even as far as not minding Rhea 's boyfriend’s liking for PDA. She often reads manga with romance plots or romance books by Colleen Hoover , Emily Henry and others. She has actually never had a boyfriend because her networking is focused on getting contacts in the film industry as either a screenwriter or director - she has written a number of screenplays but of course it takes a lot of funding, even to make an indie film.
In her free time other than consuming Japanese media and fashion she likes doing yoga and being in nature. Unlike her friends , she doesn’t drink or go to get-togethers as often. She is the most introverted roomates in the bunch, consisting of 5 people so far.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Selket[/name_f] “ [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] “ [name_f]Omorose[/name_f] Abboud (26) is Mim’s sister and a roommate of [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] as well. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] is much more of the “glam” style but she loves her sister’s J-Fashion style as well. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] has always wanted to go to Japan herself and finds Japanese-style cooking to be very impressive. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] is obsessed with foodie YouTubers and notices how going to Japan is practically a must[name_f][/name_f] in terms of trying food. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] is currently single and one thing that makes her awkward is the idea of Japan’s love hotels

[name_f]Ketti[/name_f] personally always wanted to live with her younger sister [name_f]Mim[/name_f] in adulthood, they always had a great bond living together as juveniles despite their differences. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] loves nights out, sometimes with the roomies, sometimes with others, sometimes neither. She’s been a night owl since she was 12, she’s just more open now because as an adult, there’s more to do. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] went to all the school dances as a teen and loved getting all dolled up for that though she never wanted to be Prom [name_f]Queen[/name_f][name_f][/name_f]. She was instead helping her best friend try to win that, because she’s a loyal friend and feels a true queen helps others rise. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] admittedly uses “queen” and “slay” a lot, she uses some Egyptian and [name_f]Aussie[/name_f] slang as well, but she’s ironically not really aware of how much she uses slang. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] loves how entertaining her sister [name_f]Mim[/name_f] and roomie friend [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] are with their ideas in [name_f]Media[/name_f] Production and desires more credit for them. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] has a bunch of red carpet-inspired outfits she’d love to wear, but hasn’t ever walked[name_f][/name_f] the red carpet. She’s a social media manager for a production company and she is happy when her ideas help impact in a good way. [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] ironically used to never post on social media because she was always too shy but jokes that it’s why she got hired – no controversial past posts! [name_f]Ketti[/name_f] is very close with her family and roommates, and will always consider the latter to be her friends no matter where everyone goes in life.